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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 277.88 and 139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 277.88 and 139.61 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 277.88 = 139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/277.88 = 139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 277.88 × 139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 38,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,793.09/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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